Metric System Flashcard

Front

What is the base unit for length measurement in the metric system?

Back

meter

Front

Convert 5 meters to centimeters.

Back

500 centimeters

Front

What is the base unit for mass measurement in the metric system?

Back

kilogram

Front

Which metric unit is larger?

• decigram
• centigram
• kilogram
• milligram

Back

kilogram

Front

Convert 500 grams to kilograms.

Back

0.5 kilograms

Front

What is the base unit for volume measurement in the metric system?

Back

The liter (L).

Front

Which metric unit is larger? liter, centiliter, nanoliter, deciliter

Back

liter

Front

Convert 2 liters to milliliters.

Back

2000 milliliters

Front

What is the prefix for 1000 in the metric system?

Back

kilo

Front

Convert 3000 milliliters to liters.

Back

3 liters